{"id":681,"date":"2017-06-07T07:00:42","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T11:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/?p=681"},"modified":"2017-06-02T12:04:52","modified_gmt":"2017-06-02T16:04:52","slug":"fun-project-nintendo-wii-remote-flashlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/index.php\/2017\/06\/07\/fun-project-nintendo-wii-remote-flashlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Project &#8211; Nintendo Wii Remote Flashlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you read this blog on a regular basis you would already know I enjoy re-purposing broken electronics into new useful gear. I had an old Wii remote sitting around that was broken and it was calling out flashlight to me. I figured I would give it a shot.<\/p>\n<p>My self imposed requirements called for using one of the original buttons to turn on the light, and I also had to reuse the original battery holder.<\/p>\n<h4>Tools you can use:<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kupton-Nintendo-Screwdriver-Professional-Products\/dp\/B06XR3JC1R\/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495583421&amp;sr=8-15&amp;keywords=triwing+screwdriver&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=joez34340a-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=f25fa7e5c1b8ff3fe5cf5c0a87011df3&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325http:\/\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-682\" src=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/711YMN7HWL._SL1500_-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/711YMN7HWL._SL1500_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/711YMN7HWL._SL1500_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/711YMN7HWL._SL1500_-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/711YMN7HWL._SL1500_-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/711YMN7HWL._SL1500_-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/711YMN7HWL._SL1500_.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Triwing Screwdriver &#8211; Nintendo likes to use &#8220;special&#8221; screws across all their equipment. The Wii is no different and requires a Triwing screwdriver to open the Wii remote. <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kupton-Nintendo-Screwdriver-Professional-Products\/dp\/B06XR3JC1R\/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495583421&amp;sr=8-15&amp;keywords=triwing+screwdriver&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=joez34340a-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=f25fa7e5c1b8ff3fe5cf5c0a87011df3&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\">This kit is $11.99 and covers them all!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Electronix-Express-Hook-Wire-Solid\/dp\/B00B4ZRPEY\/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495583881&amp;sr=8-12&amp;keywords=bell+wire&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=joez34340a-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=f846ab387433cfbeb2ceec2dce80661d&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-684\" src=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wire-e1495584025809-150x97.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wire-e1495584025809-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wire-e1495584025809-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wire-e1495584025809.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>About 12&#8243; of wire the lighter the gauge the better. This 22 gauge wire collection would be a great addition to your tool box.<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Electronix-Express-Hook-Wire-Solid\/dp\/B00B4ZRPEY\/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495583881&amp;sr=8-12&amp;keywords=bell+wire&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=joez34340a-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=f846ab387433cfbeb2ceec2dce80661d&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\"> $20.00 at Amazon<\/a><\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Electronics-Adjustable-Temperature-Desoldering-Electronic\/dp\/B06XZ31W3M\/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495584162&amp;sr=1-2-spons&amp;keywords=soldering+iron&amp;psc=1&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=joez34340a-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=fecb02c4ff4ef69938ab85fbbf694513&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-685\" src=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iron-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iron-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iron-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iron-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iron-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iron-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iron.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>A low wattage soldering iron. The project requires some light soldering. this is a very good low cost kit if you are just learning how to solder. <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Electronics-Adjustable-Temperature-Desoldering-Electronic\/dp\/B06XZ31W3M\/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495584162&amp;sr=1-2-spons&amp;keywords=soldering+iron&amp;psc=1&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=joez34340a-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=fecb02c4ff4ef69938ab85fbbf694513&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\">$24.99<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wire-Stripper-Cutter-Crimper-Multi-Function\/dp\/B00ZYQEPEC\/ref=sr_1_9?s=hi&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495044563&amp;sr=1-9&amp;keywords=Wire+cutter&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=joez34340a-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=17b15407f8dd426cdd2f3a0bb8ffae29&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-447\" src=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cutter-150x113.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cutter-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cutter-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cutter.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wire cutter \/ strippers. If you need a new one <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wire-Stripper-Cutter-Crimper-Multi-Function\/dp\/B00ZYQEPEC\/ref=sr_1_9?s=hi&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495044563&amp;sr=1-9&amp;keywords=Wire+cutter&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=joez34340a-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=17b15407f8dd426cdd2f3a0bb8ffae29&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\">try this one for $10.00<br \/>\n<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Materials You Need:<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-683\" src=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/315HGKnwCnL-e1495584851800-150x62.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/315HGKnwCnL-e1495584851800-150x62.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/315HGKnwCnL-e1495584851800-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/315HGKnwCnL-e1495584851800.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>The most important part of this project is the Wii remote (Wiimote). If you have a broken one laying around great! If not, source a used one on eBay or purchase a <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wiimote-Replacement-Controller-White-Mars-Devices\/dp\/B01MRHHC0T\/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495584702&amp;sr=8-6&amp;keywords=wiimote&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=joez34340a-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=00a3970071522c6c0a96ae4333f878b8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\">knock off on Amazon for $18.00<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/514025367\/add-led-lighting-to-your-project-an-easy?ref=shop_home_active_79\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-686\" src=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/leds-150x112.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/leds-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/leds-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/leds.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Finally some LED&#8217;s. You can pick up a variety of colors for your Wii Remote flashlight <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/514025367\/add-led-lighting-to-your-project-an-easy?ref=shop_home_active_79\">here for $9.99 <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>LET&#8217;S GET BUILDING!<\/h5>\n<h4>Step 1 &#8211; Disassemble the Wii Remote<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_7-2-e1495585817459.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-693 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_7-2-e1495585817459-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"Remote\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_7-2-e1495585817459-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_7-2-e1495585817459-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_7-2-e1495585817459-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_7-2-e1495585817459-1024x738.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_7-2-e1495585817459.jpg 1121w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Flip the Wii Remote over, remove the battery cover and batteries. Locate the four triwing screws and remove each. Place the screws on the side we will need them again at final assembly. Slowly take apart the Wii remote careful not to loos the buttons, remove the circuit board.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 2- Mount the LED&#8217;s<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_3-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-689 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_3-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_3-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_3-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_3-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_3-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_3-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Drill small holes in the black shield at the front of the remote to pass the legs of the LED through. Solder the\u00a0 LED&#8217;s in parallel by connecting two negative legs together and both positive legs together. Trim and leave one negative leg and positive leg sticking out (as per the image)<\/p>\n<h4>Step 3 &#8211; Solder the wire<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_8-2-e1495586592673.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-694 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_8-2-e1495586592673-300x113.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_8-2-e1495586592673-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_8-2-e1495586592673-150x57.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_8-2-e1495586592673-768x290.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_8-2-e1495586592673-1024x386.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_8-2-e1495586592673.jpg 1955w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>This is where the fun begins. Extend the legs of the LEDs with two lengths of wire. The positive wire goes straight through the a hole in the board and is soldered to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_6-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-692\" src=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_6-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_6-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_6-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_6-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_6-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_6-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>the positive contact on the remote.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_5-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-691\" src=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_5-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_5-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_5-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_5-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_5-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_5-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>As for the negative wire we are going to break it through the &#8220;A&#8221; button. Look closely at the &#8220;A&#8221; button and you can see how its made of two copper pads. The pads make contact when the button is pushed. I drilled two tiny holes on each side of the pads and soldered two wires. One of the wires connects back to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_4-1-e1495586846387.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-690\" src=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_4-1-e1495586846387-300x124.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_4-1-e1495586846387-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_4-1-e1495586846387-150x62.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_4-1-e1495586846387-768x316.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_4-1-e1495586846387-1024x422.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_4-1-e1495586846387.jpg 1914w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>LED and the other to the negative post on the battery contact.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is going to sound vague but do some damage to the Wii Remote circuit board. We do not want to power the original electronics so making sure the board is completely dead will help preserve battery life.<\/p>\n<p>Finally reassemble the remote and make sure the wires are not pinched or broken. Tighten the triwing screws, install the batteries and your DONE!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/516118423\/nintendo-wii-remote-converted-into-a?ref=shop_home_active_73\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-696 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wiiremotedone-300x238.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wiiremotedone-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wiiremotedone-150x119.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wiiremotedone.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Don&#8217;t have time to make this project on your own? Can&#8217;t find all the parts?<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/516118423\/nintendo-wii-remote-converted-into-a?ref=shop_home_active_73\">Stop by my Etsy shop and pick one up today. Only $12.99<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/516118423\/nintendo-wii-remote-converted-into-a?ref=shop_home_active_73\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-695\" src=\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wiimoteflashlight-227x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"227\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wiimoteflashlight-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wiimoteflashlight-114x150.jpg 114w, https:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/wiimoteflashlight.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for reading my blog,<br \/>\n-Joe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you read this blog on a regular basis you would already know I enjoy re-purposing broken electronics into new useful gear. I had an old Wii remote sitting around that was broken and it was calling out flashlight to me. I figured I would give it a shot. 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